Posted by Atehrton resident
a resident of Atherton: other
on Sep 30, 2013 at 1:44 pm

Hey Crasherton "Taking responsibility for one's actions is not something that be fixed by more yellow paint, curbs or lighting." was not blaming the victim. It was blaming the heartless person that left the scene without rendering aid. You can't fix that lack of moral compass with paint and lights. I know you want to blame everyone but the driver but the reality is it's the driver's fault. Civic responsibility is an empty feel good statement. Civic didn't kill the man, it was an individual.

The kind of community spirit that built America. Way to go, Aherton, showing your true colors. "We don't put lights or dots on the road, no curbs, you're on your own so we can have our imitation Carmel-like village."

Good time to remind everyone that when walking alongside a street, ALWAYS walk facing traffic which means on the LEFT side of the street. About half the people walking out there have their back to traffic that passes close to them. They are so self-confident that they apparently think no one would dare hit them. That's a deadly attitude and may be a contributing factor in the unfortunate accident reported above. Drive Right, Walk Left!

Posted by 60 Minutes
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on Oct 1, 2013 at 6:02 am

El Camino Real in Atherton needs to be cut down to 2 lanes in either direction. That would make it the same as Redwood City and Menlo Park. Atherton has a freeway between its north and south ends. With 3 lanes, drivers almost always have the ability to exceed the speed limit and often do.

Atherton also needs to step up to the fact that the area is becoming more developed and congested. The horse and carriage streets that once served the community well are not adequate. They don't comply with modern standards to striping and signs. Pedestrians and bicyclists have to make do with unsafe, unlit roadways.

Posted by What a pr*%k
a resident of another community
on Oct 1, 2013 at 4:49 pm

The fact that this victim was arrested twice before for a trivial offense that harmed only himself is totally irrelevant, and Mr. Wagstaffe should have thought about embarrassment and/or distress his diarrhea of the mouth could cause his family during this very difficult time. It shows really poor judgment on his part.

Posted by Hmmm
a resident of another community
on Oct 1, 2013 at 5:12 pm

The comments about the deceased hit & run victim being drunk remind me of when a now Menlo cop killed a homeless guy, accidentally, with his car. This was before he was a cop, working as a non-sworn police employee.

Posted by What a ...
a resident of another community
on Oct 1, 2013 at 11:49 pm

I've now heard that the deceased, Mr. Jeffry Zeman, is a United States veteran.

Steve Wagstaffe, that's a lot more relevant information about this victim than the fact he was once drunk in public, or jaywalked, or whatever other petty offense you want to smear him with. Shame on you.